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Project Manager (Design Manager) - Architecture

Gensler šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Onsite $105,000 - $135,000 Full-time Senior

Drive project delivery across all phases, managing schedules, budgets, and relationships with clients and consultants. Lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality assurance of architectural documentation for educational institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Project Manager and drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans and revenue plans
  • Lead and actively maintain the relationship with the client
  • Manage the relationships with the contractor, agencies, and engineering/specialty consultants
  • Guide teams through technical and agency review processes
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
  • Prepare and review internal project accounting documents and process project billings
  • Follow up with client on outstanding invoices (AR)
  • Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
  • Manage multiple project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
  • Foster inclusive, collaborative team environments and mentor junior staff
  • Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Requirements

  • 8+ years of architectural experience with preferably 2+ years of management experience on projects in an Architecture firm
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
  • Licensed architect preferred (or at least in-progress towards licensure)
  • Strong organization, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
  • Collaborative and interdisciplinary design approach in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrated experience in all phases of architectural projects
  • Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off
  • A 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities
  • Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Key Skills

Project management Architecture Design management Client relationship management Contract management Budgeting Scheduling Leadership Mentorship Communication Collaboration Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Bluebeam INDD AutoCAD Revit LEED accreditation Sustainable design State and local building codes knowledge Accessibility knowledge Jurisdictional review requirements knowledge

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reac

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